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The H1N1 Influenza: An overview of the Swine Flu

In late March of 2009 the Novel H1N1 swine influenza was discovered in the small town of La Gloria, Mexico.  Since then the ‘swine flu’ has spread across the globe to over 168 countries, killing reportedly 1154 people with 436 in the United States alone.  The World Health Organization and Central for Disease Control have [...]

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Reduce Carcinogens with Beer

Beef and red meats have always been popular meals for dad’s at their grill and five star restaurants alike, however, studies suggest that red meats and poultry contain carcinogens known as heterocyclic amines (HCA) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).  When these meats are cooked at high temperatures amino acids, sugars, and other compounds in the [...]

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Midnight Cravings Ruining your Diet?

Wondering whether to eat grandma’s left over pasta from the night before?  At one point in time, most of us find ourselves compelled to consume large quantities of high calorie foods during nighttime. However, nighttime cravings lead to an unhealthy lifestyle and can be a major hindrance when it comes to losing weight. Nighttime cravings [...]

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B-12 Shots: A Miracle?

B-12 supplements and injections have stormed the public the same way energy drinks did a few years ago.  What is all the hype really about?  According to researchers, the B vitamin group helps promote higher metabolism which can lead to a variety of health benefits for users, primarily for those constantly suffering from fatigue and [...]

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Do Carrots Improve Vision?

Mom’s are usually born with a library of remedies passed down from, well, who knows where.  Being born into a family that has always been bent towards homeopathic medicines and remedies, I’ve come across the strangest solutions for even the most common illnesses.  One of these, though certainly not the strangest, is the belief that [...]

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